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AD52 ELC

2003 Citroen Saxo

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

131,677 mi
Last recorded131,677 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 ELC
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2015 131,677 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 129,186 miles

rear service brake has slightly reduced effort

Pass 2 May 2013 127,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 124,193 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 124,185 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 119,184 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

dip stick broken

front tyres worn

handbrake high

small hole in o/s cv boot and leaking

Fail 15 Dec 2011 119,184 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

dip stick broken

front tyres worn

handbrake high

small hole in o/s cv boot and leaking

Pass 14 Dec 2010 89,044 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

drivers door check strap loose

engine oil dipstick broken

spare tyre worn below legal limit

Fail 14 Dec 2010 89,043 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres low on tread

both rear tyres worn out of shape

c/v grease on n/s/f brake pads and discs

drivers door check strap loose

engine oil dipstick broken

spare tyre worn below legal limit

Pass 12 Dec 2009 54,721 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 54,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 49,097 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 37,891 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear silencer corroded.

Pass 21 Dec 2006 29,983 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 29,982 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 17,992 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 17,991 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

front brake imbalance of 13%

How Reliable is the Citroen Saxo?

Based on 2,458,128 MOT tests across 232,210 vehicles.

64.0%
Pass Rate
5,451
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
232,210
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 130,935
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 110,806
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 99,144
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 98,726
brake recording little or no effort 96,052
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AD52 ELC is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2003 Citroen Saxo models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 55,198 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Saxo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 130,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD52 ELC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Saxo typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Citroen Saxo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AD52 ELC registered?

AD52 ELC is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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